Capital Gains Tax Rates by State

Information updated April 8, 2026

The table below shows the estimated top effective tax rate on long-term capital gains for each state, together with the federal long-term capital gains tax rate. These figures are intended as a general reference only, as state tax treatment can vary based on individual circumstances.

Although federal long-term capital gains tax applies across all states, eight states currently have no individual state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming. New Hampshire repealed its Interest and Dividends Tax effective January 1, 2025.

Some states apply preferential tax treatment to long-term capital gains, while others may tax them differently depending on the type of asset, holding period, and other state-specific rules. In Washington, for example, the state’s capital gains tax generally does not apply to the sale or exchange of real estate.

This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, tax, or investment advice. Tax rates and rules are subject to change and may vary based on factors such as real estate versus securities, depreciation recapture, residency, and transaction structure. Please consult your tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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State State % State & Federal %
Alabama 5.00 25.00
Alaska 0.00 20.00
*Arizona 1.875 21.875
*Arkansas 1.95 21.95
California 13.30 33.30
Colorado 4.40 24.40
Connecticut 6.99 26.99
Delaware 6.60 26.60
District of Columbia 10.75 30.75
Florida 0.00 20.00
Georgia 5.19 25.19
Hawaii 7.25 27.25
Idaho 5.30 25.30
Illinois 4.95 24.95
Indiana 3.0 23.0
Iowa 3.8 23.8
Kansas 5.58 25.58
Kentucky 4.00 24.00
Louisiana 3.0 23.0
Maine 7.15 27.15
Maryland 5.75 25.75
Massachusetts 9.00 29.00
Michigan 4.25 24.25
Minnesota 9.85 29.85
Mississippi 4.40 24.40
Missouri 4.70 24.70
Montana 5.90 25.90
Nebraska 5.2 25.20
Nevada 0.00 20.00
New Hampshire 0.00 20.00
New Jersey 10.75 30.75
New Mexico 5.90 25.90
New York 10.90 30.90
North Carolina 4.25 24.25
*North Dakota 2.50 22.50
Ohio 3.50 23.50
Oklahoma 4.75 24.75
Oregon 9.90 29.90
Pennsylvania 3.07 23.07
Rhode Island 5.99 25.99
*South Carolina 6.00 26.00
South Dakota 0.00 20.00
Tennessee 0.00 20.00
Texas 0.00 20.00
Utah 4.55 24.55
Vermont 8.75 28.75
Virginia 5.75 25.75
Washington 0.00 20.00
West Virginia 4.82 24.82
*Wisconsin 7.65 27.65
Wyoming 0.00 20.00

*Arizona – Arizona allows a 25% subtraction for qualifying net long-term capital gain.
*Arkansas – Arkansas taxes only 50% of net long-term capital gain at the flat 3.9% rate, which makes the effective rate 1.95%.
*North Dakota – North Dakota taxpayers may deduct 40% of the gain from North Dakota taxable income, which may reduce the overall effective rate.
*South Carolina – South Carolina allows a 44% deduction for recognized net capital gains held more than one year.
*Wisconsin – Wisconsin generally allows a 30% deduction for net capital gain from assets held more than one year, which may reduce the overall effective rate.

 

Disclaimer

The information provided here is for your general informational purposes only. These are only estimates and should not be taken as fact or considered a recommendation or personalized advisory advice. NAS Investment Solutions, LLC has made this third-party information available from sources it believes are knowledgeable and reliable. However, its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed and actual rates may change due to legal or economic conditions.

All investments involve risk including the possible loss of principal. You should familiarize yourself with all risks associated with any investment product before investing.

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        A 1031 exchange is a swap of one real estate investment property for another in a specific way that allows for capital gains taxes to be deferred.

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        Step 1: Consider retaining the services of a certified public accountant or an attorney with tax deferred exchange experience to assist in planning for an exchange.

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        Step 3: Sell the relinquished property, making sure to include a cooperation clause requiring the buyer to cooperate with the seller’s 1031 exchange, and instruct the escrow officer or closing agent to order exchange documents from the QI.

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